Dispersion and Film-Forming Properties of Poly(acrylic acid)-Stabilized Carbon Nanotubes

作者：Saint Aubin Karell; Poulin Philippe; Saadaoui Hassan; Maugey Maryse; Zakri Cecile^*

来源：Langmuir, 2009, 25(22): 13206-13211.

DOI：10.1021/la9018822

We present it detailed study of the influence of pH oil the dispersion and film-forming properties of poly(acrylic acid)stabilized carbon nanotubes. Poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) is a weak polyelectrolyte, with a pH-responsive behavior in aqueous solution. We obtain quantitative UV-visible measurements to show that the amount of polyelectrolyte in optimal pH conditions is weak, showing it good efficiency of the polymer as a carbon nanotube dispersing agent. The best dispersion conditions are achieved at pH 5, a Value close to the pK(a) of PAA. Apart from this tenuous pH value, the PAA is not efficient at stabilizing nanotubes and atomic force microscopy allows its to explain the delicate balance between the PAA adsorption and the suspension stability. This study finally permits optimal conditions for making homogeneous and conductive composite films to be determined.

• 出版日期2009-11-17